So....I'm going to create an environment for myself. One that looks like this.

I don't necessarily mean a physical one, although I might incorporate some of those lovely light strands into my decor, I mean an internal one. I want space, connection with the outside word AND the inside world.

It's a great time of year to push the good ole reset button. In order to do this, I'm going to try and few things:

I'm going to refuse text messages.

Yes, I said that, folks. I'm going to take a break from texting.

I'm going to call people when I want to talk to them.

I haven't talked to so many "close" friends and family, because I resort to text messages. Enough of this and thanks, Hannah from more love letters. I don't want to be Socality Barbie.

I'm going to choose some other activity over web surfing.

I have "The Wake" by Paul Kingsnorth on my bookshelf and it's whining to be read.

If I order out food, I will make a date with a friend.

The goal here is to either prepare my own food, or enjoy company, and get away from the isolation and convenience of take out.

It's an experiment. A chance to implement some new habits and dig around for old patterns in hopes of identifying what's holding me back from being creative and connected. And it's also a chance to see if I'm full of bullshit. ;)

Want to try? We can have a discussion via email. Contact me and let me know how it's going!

Hello!

Annie is an author and illustrator, and writes about self care, the artistic “practice” of making things, and various other musing here on her blog. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out anytime.